Alexandra Svokos
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New York, NY, United States
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NHL Network's Jamie Hersch Wants People To Stop Asking If She "Actually" Likes Sports
I'm nervous about writing this article because it's about sports — and primarily men's sports, at that. I've been going to New Jersey Devils games since I was 6 years old, but I'm also a woman on the internet, and that makes me a target for men who… → Read More
All The Beto 2020 Hype Ignores The Gains Made By Women & People Of Color in 2018
In this op-ed, Bustle news editor Alexandra Svokos questions the hype for Beto 2020 in the aftermath of huge gains for women's and people of color's representation in government. Within hours of it becoming clear that he'd lost the Senate election… → Read More
How Movement Mujeres Is Looking To Elevate More Women Of Color To Leadership In Texas
Beto O'Rourke did not win his Senate election in Texas last Tuesday. But Veronica Escobar and Sylvia Garcia won their House races, becoming the first Latinas to represent Texas in Congress. Meanwhile, in Harris County — where Houston is located — 19… → Read More
John Legend Wants You To Vote — And Not Just To Improve Your Own Life
John Legend and Jared Kushner have at least one thing in common: Both had a parent who was incarcerated, and in the past decade, both have stated that they're driven to act on criminal justice reform because of that experience. But that doesn't mean… → Read More
3 Women Running For State Legislature Explain Why You Need To Pay Attention To Those Races, Too
With less than a week to go until Election Day, many Democrats are laser-focused on just 23 seats that are up for a vote in Congress. That's the amount of seats the party needs to flip in order to gain the majority in the U.S. House of… → Read More
Former Miss America Mallory Hagan's Alabama Campaign Isn't About Her
One year ago this week, the #MeToo movement hadn't become a national force, and former Miss America Mallory Hagan had no idea she'd be running for Congress in her home state of Alabama. Her run started — as all great political stories do — with… → Read More
If The Kavanaugh Allegations News Cycle Is Triggering For You, Here’s How To Get Through It
With sexual assault allegations leading the news cycle yet again in the Supreme Court confirmation process for Brett Kavanaugh, it's a tough time to try to remain an informed individual — especially for survivors of sexual assault. Bustle spoke with… → Read More
Bailey Davis Is No Longer An NFL Cheerleader, But She's Still Dancing
As a member of the New Orleans Saints Saintsations cheerleading squad, Bailey Davis was required to comply with the squad's rules and regulations, which included strict prohibitions against fraternizing with players — defined as exchanging anything… → Read More
Laurie Hernandez Is Returning To Gymnastics With A Determined Focus — EXCLUSIVE
During the 2016 Summer Olympics, Laurie Hernandez won America's hearts with her bubbly personality and epic beam skills, and she went home with a gold in the team competition and silver on the balance beam. The gymnast was 16 years old at the time, a… → Read More
I Baked Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's Wedding Cake & It Was Only Kind Of A Disaster
You've been there before: You're scrolling through your Instagram feed when you see your favorite celeb post about their favorite new product — a face serum, vitamins that will make your skin brighter, or a specialty food service. You can't help but … → Read More
GirlEatWorld's Instagram Account Is Way Deeper Than You Think
In a post-Kardashian world, every millennial thinks they have what it takes to go viral, but few consider what that online fame actually looks like in a person's daily life. In Elite Daily's new series, Life Behind The Likes, we speak with the people… → Read More
How To Deal When Your Friends Get Jobs Before You Do After Graduating
I'm not going to sugarcoat it: Graduating without a job was terrifying. That terror was really heightened by the fact that it seemed as if just about every one of my friends got jobs before I did by graduation. But I'm here to tell you that you can, … → Read More
Margaret Atwood Says Season 2 Of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is "Brutal & Riveting"
On Friday, April 13, at the Women in the World conference in New York City, Margaret Atwood discussed season 2 of The Handmaid's Tale. Over the course of the onstage conversation, which was moderated by New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg, Atw… → Read More
Michelle Obama Compared Trump & Barack To Parenting Styles & It's Just Too Good
On Thursday, April 5, Michelle Obama had the opportunity to talk about President Donald Trump, and — #bless — she did not hold back. The former first lady was very clear about how she thinks Trump has been doing as president, especially as it compare… → Read More
What's The Best Way To Contact Your Congressperson? These Are The Tips You Need To Know
The overwhelming theme of the Donald Trump presidency has been an intense amount of activism. Americans who previously glanced at politics became actively involved as a reality television star became president and began working to dismantle systems a… → Read More
Big Cat Rescue's Videos Are Made By A Caring Woman Living Out Her Dream Life
When you declare your college major, there's no box you can check to become a professional cat cuddler, ice cream taste tester, or cat video maker. Heck, you probably never even believed those kinds of careers could exist — but they do. In Elite Dail… → Read More
McKayla Maroney's Comments On Larry Nassar Could Have A Wide-Ranging Impact
Former Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney shocked the world when she came forward with allegations of sexual abuse against disgraced athletic doctor Larry Nassar in October 2017. While the cases against Nassar had been going on in courts for months, in … → Read More
Why Did Scott Blackmun Resign From The U.S. Olympic Committee? The Larry Nassar Case Played A Role
On Wednesday, Feb. 28, it was announced that Scott Blackmun resigned from the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC). The announcement came from the USOC days after the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics ended and about a month after disgraced USA Gymnastics do… → Read More
The Video Of Ivanka Trump Discussing Her Father's Accusers Is So Awkward
In an interview with NBC's Peter Alexander for the Today show that was aired on Monday, Feb. 26, Ivanka Trump was asked about the many women who have accused her father of a variety of sexual misconduct. The video of Ivanka Trump discussing her fathe… → Read More
Who Is John Geddert? The Gymnastics Coach Is Under Investigation After The Nassar Case
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Lansing State Journal reported that John Geddert, a gymnastics coach, is under investigation by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office in Michigan. "There are new people coming forward" with complaints, a sheriff's office spokeswom… → Read More